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Lowa Task Force Socks

Thursday, February 6th, 2020

Coming later this year, Lowa Task Force will offer Made in Europe socks in two weights, 4-Season Pro and Winter Pro. In both cases they are fitted left and right and made from differing Merino/synthetic blends. Other common features are a comfort cuff to keep your socks up, thermal ribs and a pressure relieving Achilles pad, honeycomb padded ankle, and a padded seamless toebox.

The 4-Season Pro features a ventilated footbed. They are available in Black (not shown), Coyote, Ranger Green and Desert.

The Winter Pro incorporates a Primaloft footbed first added warmth. They are available in Black and Coyote.

Helikon-Tex Pilgrim Anorak Jacket and Pilgrim Pants

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020

Helikon-Tex PILGRIM ANORAK JACKET

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Helikon-Tex PILGRIM Anorak Jacket® is designed for demanding outdoor activities in dynamically changing weather. Based on the zipped “kangaroo” construction proven for decades, it has been clearly refined to meet the expectations of modern travelers, while still hitting the aesthetics of the “old guard”.

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Numerous pockets will allow for convenient placement of equipment, while their characteristic arrangement will make them constantly available, even when working in a sitting or kneeling position. Elongated construction of the jacket protects the body regardless of the equipment we carry.

By lowering the “kangaroo” pocket, they were able to extend the front zipper of the jacket, which allows the user to better ventilate his body during strenuous approaches or work

Main features:
1) Fire sparks resistant
2) Dries faster than cotton
3) Can be impregnated with wax
4) Tapes inside the pocket for attaching equipment
5) Hood is adjustable in 3 planes

Find out more: (link) www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/ku-pgm-dc-pilgrim-anorak-jacket

Helikon-Tex PILGRIM PANTS

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Helikon-Tex PILGRIM PANTS® are highly durable and lightweight pants made of DuraCanvas® fabric.

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The pants have slightly risen back to protect your kidneys against cold. Additionally, this part is padded with thin foam to provide even more comfort during use. The pants have eight pockets in total. Large, buttoned cargo pockets on thighs have internal mesh panels to provide additional ventilation when pockets are open. Classic hip pockets have reinforcements on edges to protect them from being damaged quickly by knife clips. Between cargo and hip pockets there are smaller zippered pockets. On the back, there are small buttoned pockets with reinforced edges.

Waist and leg cuffs are adjustable. The pants have minimalistic loops for suspenders. Wide belt loops will fit up to 50 mm belts, while additional loops on the front allow dummy cording. Additional visual feature are the Helikon-Tex® branded buttons. To provide better protection against small rain, the fabric can be impregnated with a special wax.

Main features:
1) Extended back midriff to protect kidneys
2) Buttoned pockets for a folding knife, multitool etc.
3) Reinforce knees, compatible with Low Profile Protective Pads
4) Two classic hip pockets with reinforced edges
5) Adjustable hook&loop belt

Find out more: www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/sp-pgm-dc-pilgrim-anorak-jacket

Houdini Mono Air Houdi

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

This ISPO Gold Award winning mid-layer from Swedish brand Houdini Sportswear is made from Polartec Power Air technolgy.

Not only is it super comfy, but it has a lot less impact on the environment than the material’s previous incarnation. Polartec has been making fleece from recycled plastic bottles for decades so that’s nothing new. They’ve just improved their process. Power Air is made from 73% from recycled fibers and is itself, fully recyclable. What’s more, it will release five times fewer microfibers into the environment than traditional fleece. While so many are fixated on plastic straws, that’s what has been actually showing up in fish. Finally, for those interested in the supply chain, it has a bluesign certificate for sustainable and low-emission textile production.

The Houdi will be joined by the hoodless Mono Air Halfzip in the Fall.

ORSWM 20 – XGO Extreme Hot Weather Air Commando Baselayers

Friday, January 31st, 2020

XGO‘s new Air Commando baselayer garments are engineered for Extreme Hot Weather, yet offer FR protection as well as Acclimate Dry moisture management and AG47 Silver anti-microbial. The fabric itself is a Modacrylic and FR Rayon blend with a pill resistant, mesh knit.

The construction incorporates Clean Seam with for seams to avoid skin irritation and no seams on the shoulders.

Although these garments are FR, the fabric is extremely comfortable and many will want to wear them everyday. Aside from the softness of the fabric, the garments also offer XGO’s Advanced Cooling treatment which feels cool against the skin.

FirstSpear Friday Focus – ACM MID 400 – Light Weight Vest

Friday, January 31st, 2020

Today we are getting the first look at all new addition to the FirstSpear American Merino Wool line, introducing the ACM MID 400 Light Weight Vest. Low bulk, high performance garment that works exceptionally well to keep you warm when you need it most. Center front 3/4 zip closure with an external chest pocket lined in super lightweight cooling mesh. Also features a low profile hidden pocket on the inside of the chest. Back hem scoops into tailcoat style to cover your waist band while active.

Available and now shipping in Black, Sand, Charcoal, Manatee Grey, and Commando Green. 100% American Made with USA Materials.

www.first-spear.com/lightweight-vest

ORSWM 20 – Alpha Industries

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

As I walked around the Outdoor Retailer show floor, I ran across a booth that looked like a surplus store?.

It was Alpha Industries, longtime military clothing contractor.

If you’re looking for flight jacket, or an M65, or even a heavy duty N3B parka, they still make them and they’re available for commercial sale.

www.alphaindustries.com

ORSWM 20 – Wild Things White Out Overwhites

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

Wild Things has introduced a new overwhite system called White Out.

Consisting of the White Out Overwhite Jacket and Pant, these 70D MultiCam Alpine shells are lightweight and pack into a small ball for storage. They are joined by helmet, pack and Knuckle Roaster covers.

The White Out Overwhite Jacket features full length pit zips which allow you to get to your equipment underneath.

Likewise, the White Out Overwhite Pant has full length side zips to facilitate donning and doffing as well as a two-way front relief zipper.

The two front zippered patch pockets are situated low enough that they are still accessible while wearing a climbing harness.

Finally, the instep at the lower hem is reinforced with double fabric to mitigate abrasion.

Available in sizes XS-XXXL.

SHOT Show 20 – Helikon-Tex Covert M-65

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

Helikon-Tex transitioned from a strictly surplus business to making their own clothing when the demand for the M-65 Field Jacket outpaced their access to surplus versions.

At SHOT Show 20, they showed a prototype of a new version called the Covert M-65 which will hit the market this summer. Made of DuraCanvas, it features a more modern look, including shoulder caps to deal with packstrap wear, new pocket flaps, a breakaway zipper, and several new pockets including 30 round magazine pockets at the rear and internal hidden pockets.

Look for it in OD, Coyote and Black this summer.